Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3.78, 5.67 and 2
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 3.78, 5.67 and 2 is: 3
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
3.78 : 5.67 = 2 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
3.78/5.67 = 2/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
3.78x = 5.67 × 2 - Step 4: Simplify right side
3.78x = 11.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 11.34/3.78 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 3
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